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Certified Authorization Professional Certification

The ISC2's CAP or Certified Authorization Professional certification is an advance level certification specifically designed to certify advance skills required for certifying and accrediting security of information systems. Specifically, this credential applies to those responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements. The CAP exam objectives are intended to measure a candidate's ability to work as a junior/middle/higher level Certification and Accreditation Professionals.

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The certification requires you to pass only one exam:

  • CAP - Certified Authorization Professional Certification

Candidates must meet the following requirements prior to taking the CAP examination:

  • Have a minimum of two years of direct full-time security professional work experience in one or more of the four domains of the ISC2 CAP CBK.
  • Valid professional experience includes the direct application of appropriate Certification and Accreditation, auditor, consultant, vendor, investigator or instructor.
  • Attest to the truth of his or her assertions regarding professional experience, and legally commit to abide by the ISC2 Code of Ethics.
  • Answer four questions regarding criminal history and related background
  • Submit a properly completed and executed Endorsement Form.

Benefits of the CAP certification

The CAP certification is very beneficial for the individuals who have certification and accreditation-related work experience such as a practitioner, auditor, consultant, vendor, investigator or instructor. Specifically, this credential applies to those responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements. Their decisions will ensure that information systems possess security commensurate with the level of exposure to potential risk, as well as damage to assets or individuals.

The CAP exam is appropriate for civilian, state and local governments in the U.S., as well as commercial markets. Job functions such as authorization officials, system owners, information owners, information system security officers, and certifiers as well as all senior system managers apply. The credential is appropriate for commercial markets, civilian and local governments, and the U.S. Federal government including the State Department and the Department of Defense (DoD).

  • Full coverage of exam objectives including
  • Interactive eBook and/or Chapter by chapter study guide
  • Hundreds of practice questions that follow the exam pattern, modeled on real world scenarios
  • Detailed answer explanations for both correct and incorrect answer
  • Study notes, Interactive Quizzes, Flash Cards, How-tos and more
  • Test History and Progress reports to help you stay focused

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